Pallet Rack Guards | Protect Uprights, Inventory, and Aisles from Impact

• Column guards: Protect individual upright frames from forklift impact
• End-of-row guards: Shield rack sides at aisle ends
• Rack backing panels: Prevent stored items from falling backward
• Bollards: Floor-anchored posts that stop equipment before it hits racks
• Corner guards: Protect exposed corners from side hits

• Around upright columns in traffic lanes
• At the end of each rack row
• Behind racks bordering pedestrian walkways
• Near staging zones or dock doors
• Along turning points in narrow aisles

Yes. Most rack safety products are designed for simple retrofitting. Column guards and end-of-row barriers are often bolt-on or strap-on installations that do not require rack disassembly. Backing panels mount to the rear of existing frames and can be cut to size or added modularly. Bollards only require surface anchoring or core-drilling. With minimal tools and downtime, these upgrades allow facilities to bring older racking up to current safety standards.

• Prevents damage to uprights, frames, and aisle ends
• Helps reduce repair costs and equipment downtime
• Improves visibility for forklift operators
• Supports safer working conditions in high-traffic areas
• Adds physical barriers to separate equipment from racking

Column guards help extend the life of racking systems by absorbing collisions that would otherwise dent or bend upright frames. Forklift impacts, even at low speeds, can weaken structural integrity and increase the chance of rack failure. By deflecting this force, guards prevent damage that leads to expensive replacements or collapse risk. Over time, these low-cost guards pay for themselves in avoided repairs and safer daily operations.

Yes, the steel used in most pallet rack guards is specifically selected for durability in industrial environments. Column guards are typically built from thick-gauge steel or high-density polymers and can absorb multiple impacts without permanent deformation. Floor-anchored bollards are made to stop forklifts outright and are often powder-coated for longevity. While no guard is indestructible, most are engineered to hold up under repeated contact in high-traffic warehouses.